Market Insights: Tariff Tension

• Policy Uncertainty Drives Volatility: Tariffs and tax reform plans are fueling market disruption and mixed economic signals.
• Conflicting Fed Signals: The Fed held rates steady but lowered growth and raised inflation forecasts, reflecting a complex outlook.
• Sentiment Weakens: Rising recession risks and falling consumer confidence point to growing investor unease.

Credit Insights: Hey Kids, Don’t Try This At Home!

• Munis ≠ Corporates: Unlike corporates, munis are more diverse and slower to change, giving managers time to manage risk.
• Diverse & Stable: Thousands of issuers and gradual credit shifts let skilled managers avoid trouble early.
• Defaults Are Manageable: Major muni defaults are often long-foreseen, showing risk is avoidable with proper oversight.

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Market Insights: Opportunity in Uncertainty: Macroeconomic uncertainty can create opportunities for disciplined investors to generate stable income through quality and diversification.

Credit Insights: 2025 Sector Outlooks and Federal Funding: Specific sector reliance on federal funding and our strategy for the year ahead.

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Market Insights - Rate Cuts and Roller Coasters: Navigating the recent rate cut and ongoing market volatility.

Credit Insights - Decision 2024: Elections and the Muni Market Impact: How will the 2024 election affect the municipal bond market? We uncover the potential impacts.

While Economic Conditions Remain Resilient, Are We Getting Ahead of Ourselves? Discover why taxable municipal bonds are emerging as a smart, high-quality alternative to corporate bonds.

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